Cataracts are an eye condition where a build-up of protein prevents light from reaching the back of the eye, creating cloudy patches and vision loss. Vision will inevitably be misty and blurry as the eye’s lens becomes increasingly clouded. Depending on the lens, cataracts can affect the centre, sides or back of the lens, and […]

MiyoSmart is an innovative, award-winning, child-friendly spectacle lens proven to slow down myopia progression in children by up to 60%. What is Myopia? Myopia is short-sightedness. It occurs when the eyeball grows too fast, becoming too long, with the cornea too thick and curved. This causes light rays to focus in front of the retina […]

Thank you to all our lovely patients for remaining loyal throughout a somewhat uncertain year.  2021 was quite a year, not just the disruption of Covid but with many exciting changes at Walker and Campbell.   The move to a private practice On November 5th 2021, we celebrated the first anniversary of becoming a private […]

Please note that our opening times will change slightly over the Christmas period: Friday 24th Dec 9.00am – 1.00PM Saturday 25th Dec CLOSED Monday 27th Dec CLOSED Tuesday 28th Dec CLOSED Wednesday 29th Dec 9.00am – 5.30pm Thursday 30th Dec 9.00am – 5.30pm Friday 31st Dec 9.00am – 1.00pm Sat 1st Jan CLOSED MON 3rd […]

The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in, and winter feels like it has arrived. At this time of year, you’re more likely to be driving in the twilight or dark. For some, this makes driving difficult, possibly even dangerous.   Data from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) shows each […]

The key to having and maintaining healthy eyes is in the early detection of potential problems.  We are delighted to announce that we are now offering optomap® imaging. This investment in our practice offering allows us to see a much wider view of your retina than any other imaging device. This provides us with the […]

Contact lenses provide unquestionable ease, convenience and comfort – no glasses to lose, lenses to scratch, no frames to get in the way of your vision.  They can also help with a range of eyesight problems, such as long or short-sightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia.  However, you do need to know how to look after your […]

The sun is shining! What better way to say that summer’s here than with a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses!  Born on the beautiful beaches of Hawaii Maui Jim sunglasses blend industry-leading technology with the culture and spirit of island life. Not only do they look great but they work hard to protect your eyes […]

It’s a fact of life as we age our eyesight deteriorates. This natural consequence of ageing is called presbyopia. Once you reach the age of 40, even if you’ve never worn glasses before, you may start to find it increasingly difficult to focus on things close up. Books, menus, phone screens all become a bit […]

There are many benefits to wearing contact lenses. For example, there are no annoying obstructions or reflections, you have clear vision in all directions, they are safer for sports and of course, they don’t fog up if you’re wearing a face mask. Contact Lenses can also easily correct common eyesight problems – such as short-sightedness, […]